Lorna Francine Hooper (“Cookie” Desrois), 82, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born in Wellington, Missouri. Francine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ward David Hooper; her son, Benjamin Ward Hooper; parents Loreen Johnson and Gaston Desrois; and four brothers: Maurice, Ricky,…
Sandra Etta Rowe was born in Coos Bay, Oregan to George and Wilberta Rowe on July 21st, 1941. Sandra’s family moved to California, and she grew up along the central coast. Sandra was a member of Atascadero High School Class of 1959, where she was involved in the Chorus & Pep Club. Sandra moved to Ogallala, Nebraska in 1973 where…
Brenda Kay Davis, 60, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at St. Luke’s East Hospital. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026, at The American Legion, 16701 E. U.S. Highway 40, Independence, Missouri. Friends and family are invited to visit from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM as they gather to celebrate Brenda’s life…
Velma Faye Young, 90, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, peacefully passed away February 12, 2026. Services will be held at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri on Saturday, February 21, 2026 with visitation at 11:00 a.m. and funeral at 12:00 p.m., followed by burial in New Salem Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Breakthrough T1D, 215 W Pershing…
Judith Elaine Wilke, 86, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. She was born on April 14, 1939, in California, Missouri, to Virgil and Lucille (Butcher) Miller. Judith carried with her a deep appreciation for her roots, taking great pride in her Grain Valley heritage and the values instilled in her from a young age.…
William “Bill” Peterman, 76, of Independence, Missouri passed away at his home February 11, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home in Independence, MO, on Saturday, February, 28, 2026 with visitation at 1:00pm until service time at 2:30pm. Bill was born on September 2, 1949 to Allie and Hazel Peterman. From a young…
Trinidad De Jesus Casado, 78, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2026. She was born on August 3, 1948, in Bonao, Dominican Republic, to Alido De Jesus and Maria Casado. From humble beginnings, she rose through determination and discipline to earn a college degree and dedicate her professional life to public service. She served…
Anthony Joseph Rizzo Jr., 88, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026. Services will be held on Tuesday, February 17th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO, with visitation at 12:00 p.m. followed by a memorial at 1:00 p.m. Graveside with Military Honors will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in…
Richard Robert Shore, 81, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Raintree Village long term care facility in Lee’s Summit, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Services will be held on Monday, February 16th at First Baptist Church of Lee’s Summit. Visitation at 1:00 p.m., with funeral following at…
Betty Ruth Lowe, age 99, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at The Laurel at Norterre, in Liberty, Missouri. She was born on May 5, 1926, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Ira and Esther Thomas, at her grandmother’s home on Independence Avenue. She spent most of her formative years in Pond Creek and Lamont, Oklahoma, before moving back to…